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Enormous whales, belugas and seals are found in the
St. Lawrence River. These marine mammals are drawn by the abundant food found
in these waters, as are the hundreds of thousands birds
living in the area. Fish and shellfish are caught
as food by humans, though quotas are established to prevent overfishing. Did you
know that laws exist to protect endangered animals, plants
and habitats? And there are many fun facts
to learn about the river!
Fishermen have been plying their trade on the St. Lawrence River for over 500
years. Unfortunately, humans have been overfishing the river, and the fishermen's
catches are getting smaller and smaller. In the depths of the waters of the St.
Lawrence Estuary, mollusks and shellfish are not as healthy as they once were.
It seems it has to do with something they ate…
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